Santa Cruz Residents Demand Action: City Grapples with Neglected Infrastructure and Rising Theft

Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Residents across Santa Cruz are voicing strong complaints regarding the city's deteriorating infrastructure and public services, demanding urgent solutions from municipal authorities. A recent report by Red Uno highlighted several key issues plaguing the community, including an alarming increase in widespread potholes across major thoroughfares. One significant concern raised by residents is the prolonged delay in public works projects, notably a drainage canal that has remained unfinished for nearly two years. This incomplete project not only creates an eyesore but also poses practical challenges for the surrounding neighborhoods. Furthermore, the city is experiencing a surge in the theft of public property. Reports indicate frequent instances of stolen manhole covers, posing a significant safety hazard, and the widespread theft of internet cables, disrupting essential services. Even public spaces like the urban park, intended for community recreation, show signs of severe neglect and vandalism, with stolen accessories and a general state of disrepair. Schools are not immune, with one institution reporting theft of its sumideros. Residents interviewed expressed profound frustration over what they perceive as municipal abandonment. "The potholes have been here for six months, and the municipality does nothing," stated one resident. Another commented on the unfinished canal, "They started it two years ago and still haven't finished." The community calls for immediate intervention and real solutions to restore safety and quality of life in their neighborhoods.

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